First Baptist Church Montgomery. Volume 71 Week of September 16, 2018 Number 37. 6:15 pm Main Sanctuary

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1 First Baptist Church Montgomery Beacon bring them in...build them up...send them out Volume 71 Week of September 16, 2018 Number 37 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH MONTGOMERY TEAM NIGHT SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 6:15 pm Main Sanctuary Bring your team and wear your jersey or favorite school colors for this special, back-to-school event featuring... a powerful testimony by JEREMIAH CASTILLE chaplain for the University of Alabama football team teamnight 305 South Perry Street / Montgomery, AL / info@montgomeryfbc.org and special music by COREY PAUL an American Christian hip hop musician from Houston, Texas. Office: Prayer Line:

2 CONNECTIONS from your Pastor s Heart The Touch of the Master s Hand As a college student, I encountered a poem that captured my attention and affection. The poet, Myra Welch, told a story about an old violin that was considered worthless in the world s eyes but the touch of a Master Musician s hand made it valuable and beautiful. That s our story because we are like that dusty, discarded instrument until Jesus lifts us up. Soak into your spirit the message God gave Myra in It was battered and scarred And the auctioneer felt it scarcely worth his while To waste much time on the old violin but he held it up with a smile. It ain t worth much but its all that s left, so I guess we ought to sell it too Who s got a bid on this old violin? Just one more and we ll be through: One give me one dollar: who ll make it two? Two dollars, Who ll make it three? Three dollars twice now that s a good price; Who s gotta bid for me? Come on people, don t wait no more the auction s about to end One dollar more, who ll make it four to bid on this old violin? The air was hot and the people stood around as the sun was setting low When from the back of the crowd, a gray-haired man came forward and picked up the bow. He wiped the dust from the old violin and tightened up the strings Then he played a melody as pure and sweet, as sweet as an Angel sings. When the music stopped, the auctioneer said with a voice that was quiet and low, Now what am I bid for this old violin as he held it up with the bow: One give me one thousand; who ll make it two, two thousand Who ll make it three? Three thousand twice, now that s a good price who s got a bid for me? But the people cried out, What made the change? We don t understand. Then the auctioneer stopped and said with a smile, It was the touch of the Master s Hand! There s many a man with his life out of tune, battered and scarred with sin And he s auctioned cheap to a thankless world much like that old violin. But the Master comes and the foolish crowd never quite understands The worth of a soul and the change that is made by the touch of the Master s Hand! Right now, re-tune your spirit to the Master s melody and let Jesus play His song of love and light on the strings of your yielded life. Sharing the Master s Touch TOGETHER, FBC Faithfulness Sunday, September 9, 2018 ATTENDANCE Bible Fellowship Enrollment 5203 Bible Fellowship Attendance 1866 Weekly Attendance 2378 Discipleship Attendance 1454 OFFERING Required Weekly $128, Received Sunday $351, Required To Date $4,621, Received To Date $4,340, Building Fund Sunday $ Building Fund to Date $16, Myers Mallory Offering $9, Under Budget $515, $280,396.14

3 Ministry Announcements Preschool Ministry There will be a Parent/Child Dedication on Sunday, October 21 in the 8:30 & 11:00 am worship services. To register for this special dedication, visit www. montgomeryfbc.org/dedications or call Tiffany Alewine at Children s Ministry Don t miss the New Christians Class beginning Sunday, September 23 at 9:45 am in the Pastor s Office. This 3-week class, for all first through third graders who accepted Jesus this summer, will disciple your child in what baptism is, the Lord s Supper, and how to grow as a Christian. For more information, call Glen Leathers at College Ministry College Students...Join us for ELEVATE on Tuesday, September 18 at 8:00 pm in the youth center with free dinner served from 7:15 to 7:45 pm. For more information, contact Justin Law at or jlaw@montgomeryfbc.org. Adult Ministry Join Jay for his Pastor s Class this Sunday, September 16 at 10:00 am in the main sanctuary. The 13-week class, open to everyone, will be an overview of the Bible. Senior Adult Ministry The JOY Singers will rehearse on Monday, September 17 at 10:00 am in the Stakely Choir Suite. Everyone is welcome! Join us for the Abundant Living Conference on Tuesday, October 16 from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm at Gardendale First Baptist Church. The conference will feature Dennis Swanberg America s Minister of Encouragement. There is no charge for the event or transportation, but you will need to bring $10 for lunch. The bus will leave from Scott Street at 7:00 am. To register, call Mary Virginia Crum at by Tuesday, October 8. First Family Dinner Wednesday, September 19 No reservations required! Adult & Children s Meal: Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable, Salad, Dessert Adult Family Meal $5; Child s Meal (12 & under) $3 Maximum Family Amount $20 (immediate family only)

4 Missions Ministry Volunteers are needed to help with the 2018 River Region Judgment House. For more information about possible areas of service, or to register to be on a team, visit www. judgmenthouse.org or contact Brian Gay at or briang@ montgomeryfbc.org. First Baptist Foundation Save the date! You re invited to join Jay Wolf and Barry Bledsoe for a Legacy Conversations Lunch on Monday, October 22 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm in the fellowship hall. Come have lunch and hear about special services available to you! Contact Alissa Parrish for more information at airvin@ montgomeryfbc.org or Community Ministries Ever consider serving behind bars? We are always looking for new volunteers to help with Bible studies and evangelism in the prison system! God could use you in the life of prisoners! Consider joining in our Prison Ministry. The annual Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) Volunteer Training is being offered at Frazer UMC on Saturday, September 22 from 8:00 am to noon. Please consider taking this important training, which is required for new or experienced volunteers. For more information and applications, call Tim Cearley at or Karen Quimby at New Members By Baptism Mr. Allen Harrell 678 Chatsworth Drive Montgomery, AL Annie Russell Hampton Russell 9150 Crescent Lodge Drive Pike Road, AL Jemison Willis 8431 Marsh Pointe Drive Montgomery, AL By Letter/Statement of Faith Mr. Jacquez Axel 3225 Little John Drive Montgomery, AL Mrs. Allen Harrell (Kathy) 678 Chatsworth Drive Montgomery, AL Ms. Tequila McLean 2213 Upper Wetumpka Road Montgomery, AL Mr. Joe Overton Mrs. Joe Overton (Betty) 457 Waters Edge Wetumpka, AL Our Church Family If you would like to add someone to the prayer list, contact Carolyn Bryan at Sympathy Extended to Mr. & Mrs. Ernie Parker (Sharon) in the death of her aunt Mr. & Mrs. Johnny Holleman (Angie) in the death of her father Baptist South Sherri Timberlake Baptist East Elizabeth Grace Ford Capitol Hill Healthcare Norma Barnes Prattville Health & Rehab Mary Wickham Grandview Medical Center Bob Moffett Congratulations Extended to Mr. & Mrs. Jared Ford (Malory) in the birth of a daughter Churchwide News & Events Families are needed to minister to college students through our Connections Ministry. Connections pairs an FBC family with a college student for the school year. A Connection family gets the blessing of knowing, loving, and discipling a college student which makes an immediate and eternal difference. Families will meet their student on Sunday, September 30 for lunch in the student center after church. To sign up, contact Justin Law at jlaw@montgomeryfbc.org. Ladies, register now for Apples of Gold, a mentoring program for young, married women that includes a Bible Study, cooking demonstration/meal and fellowship. The program will meet on Thursdays, January 24 through March 7, 2019 from 9:30 to 11:45 am. The cost is $25 and includes book, notebook & meals. Unfortunately, no childcare will be available. Registration accepted until Friday, October 12. The class is limited to 13 participants and is expected to fill quickly. For more information or to register, call or text Cheri Love at

5 Fall 2018 FBC Discipleship Classes For a complete list with descriptions, visit Ladies Bible Study: A Woman s Heart Tuesdays, September 11 November 6 9:30 am Bell Chapel Beginning Times (Study of Genesis 1,2,3) Sundays, September 16 October 21 5:00 pm B412 RightNow Media Showcase Sundays, October 7 November 11 5:00 pm B411

6 This week at FBC For the complete calendar, visit Sunday, September 16 8:30 Worship Service Prayer Room in Media Center 9:45 Bible Fellowship Classes 11:00 Worship Service Prayer Room in Media Center 2:00 FCA Huddle Leader Training 4:00 Reflections Ensemble 4:30 ABCs of Evangelism Citizenship Class 5:00 Children s Missions Discipleship Classes One Heart & One Voice Choirs 6:15 Team Night Monday, September 17 9:00 English as a Second Language 10:00 JOY Singers Rehearsal 5:15 Sanctuary Bells Rehearsal 5:30 Men s Bible Study 6:30 Freedom in Christ Recovery Group Tuesday, September 18 9:00 English as a Second Language 9:30 Ladies Bible Study 5:30 Women with Emotional Pain 7:00 Narcotics Anonymous 8:00 College Ministry: Elevate Wednesday, September 19 9:00 English as a Second Language 2:15 Baldwin Bible Study 4:45 First Family Dinner 5:30 Sanctuary Orchestra Rehearsal Tutoring 5:45 Preschool & Children s Choirs Discipleship: Godly Parent Training 6:00 First Family Prayer Time 6:30 Student Ministry: Powerhouse Discipleship: DivorceCare 6:35 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 6:45 Ejamat Prayer Time Thursday, September 20 9:00 Conversational English 10:00 Caregivers Support Group Friday, September 21 6:45 Friday Morning Men s Group 1:30 Lanier Football Team Dinner Saturday, September 21 7:00 Narcotics Anonymous In Home Ministry Member Jonnie Lynn 3608 Mayfair Road Montgomery, AL South Perry Street Montgomery, AL FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH montgomery Morning Worship (8:30 & 11:00 am) Call to Worship Sanctuary Orchestra My Eternal King Sanctuary Choir How Deep the Father s Love For Us Missy, Madison Ann & Kaelyn Morgan Message Jay Wolf Prayer Room Kenny Hall (College Ministry) Evening Worship (6:15 pm) Team Night CrossRoads Broadcast Schedule Watch the sermon at the time below or online at Frazer Channel 13 (Montgomery & Prattville) Brighthouse Channel 122 (Elmore County) Sunday, 1:30 pm (full hour) & 6:00 pm Tuesday, 8:00 pm; Thursday, 1:30 pm & 6:00 pm WSFA-TV Channel 12 Sunday, 10:30 am The Beacon (USPS # ) is published and printed weekly by First Baptist Church, 305 South Perry Street, Montgomery, Alabama Periodical postage paid at Montgomery, Alabama. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Beacon, 305 South Perry Street, Montgomery, Alabama